Maratus unicup explained

Maratus unicup is a species of jumping spider of the genus Maratus.^[1]

The species was identified in 2018 while biologist Jurgen Otto and associate David Hill were looking for the peacock spider species Maratus tortus in southern Western Australia in 2017.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Jürgen C.. Otto. David E.. Hill. 19 July 2018. Two new peacock spiders in the vespa group from Western Australia (Araneae: Salticidae: Euophryini: Maratus). Peckhamia. Peckham Society. 168. 1. 1–82. 19834872. 24 July 2018.
2. News: Two new peacock spiders identified in Western Australia. Cox. Lisa. 22 July 2018. The Guardian. 24 July 2018.
3. News: Peacock spider man discovers dazzling new species while searching for the 'Hokey Pokey'. 23 July 2018. ABC News (Australia). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 July 2018.